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1 & 2-Week Programs For Children & Youth
Hamilton Studio School's programs for Young Artists are designed to grow skills, nurture artistry and foster the next generation of artistic community.
Our instructors are trained professional artists and experienced teachers. Please visit our faculty page to learn more.
Hamilton Studio School is excited to welcome Justine Lanza to our Summer Camp 2026 faculty!
Our studios are located in the Westdale neighbourhood at 99 North Oval, Hamilton (inside Westdale United Church.)
We are a short walk to beautiful natural settings and spend some of our time each session sketching in the RBG trails, and Churchill Park.
Camp Day: 9:30-12noon & 1:00pm-3:30pm.
Supervised Lunch: 12:00noon-1:00pm.
We take a short snack/activity break in the morning and afternoon session.
Supervised Drop-off time:
9:00-9:30am
Supervised Pick-up time:
3:30-4:00pm
We offer flexible extended care.
8:15-9:30am: $15/day
3:30-5:00pm: $20/day
Our extended care is supervised quiet playtime with activities like reading, crafts and games.
Extended Care is available for purchase on the Register page.
We believe that quality art materials are an essential part of learning in the visual arts--and so are found materials and recyclables!
For most of our Summer Camp programs, materials are included in the cost. Only Figure Drawing & Portrait Drawing students must bring their own materials.
After payment is complete, Hamilton Studio School will send the registration forms to families through email. We thank you for completing these at your earliest convenience and request that these be returned no later than a week before the session's start date.
Art Exhibitions are an important way for young artists to reflect, grow and share their accomplishments with family and community. In September 2026, Hamilton Studio School will host its first annual Young Artists' Art Show. All students in our Summer Camp 2026 are invited to participate!

ART TIME
4-day week, 1/2 day program, am
*Please note Wednesday July 1, 2026 is a public holiday with no class
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$140 +hst

ART TIME
4-day week, 1/2 day program, pm
*Please note Wednesday July 1, 2026 is a public holiday with no class
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$140 +hst

ART TIME
4-day week, full-day program,
*Please note Wednesday July 1, 2026 is a public holiday with no class
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$280 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, am
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, pm
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, full-day program
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$350 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, am
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities. This week will theme with our Stagecraft program and incorporate some theatrical projects!
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, pm
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities. This week will theme with our Stagecraft program and incorporate some theatrical projects!
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, full-day program,
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities. This week will theme with our Stagecraft program and incorporate some theatrical projects!
$350 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, am
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities. This week will theme with our Stagecraft program and incorporate some theatrical projects!
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, pm
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities. This week will theme with our Stagecraft program and incorporate some theatrical projects!
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, full-day program
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities. This week will theme with our Stagecraft program and incorporate some theatrical projects!
$350 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, am
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, 1/2 day program, pm
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$175 +hst

ART TIME
5-day week, full-day program
Ages 5-6
An experiential learning program, combining art, stories and play-based activities.
$350 +hst

ART START
4-day week, full day program
*Please note Tuesday July 1, 2025 is a public holiday with no class
Ages 7-11
A well-balanced, handss-on visual arts program with a range of artful projects spanning drawing, painting, printmaking, visual narrative, and 3-D constructions.
Instructor: Rae Bates
$260 +hst

ART START
1-week, full day program
Ages 7-11
A well-balanced, hands-on visual arts program with a range of artful projects spanning drawing, painting, printmaking, visual narrative, and 3-D constructions.
Instructor: Rae Bates
$320 +hst

STAGECRAFT: ART IMMERSION
2-week, full day program
Ages 7-10
Create the visual art of theatre! Make model stage sets, design costumes, create props, print posters and work on a large-scale collaborative project!
(Please note: This is a visual art camp and does not provide acting & performance training.)
$605 + hst

ART START
1-week, full day program
Ages 7-11
A well-balanced, hands-on visual arts program with a range of artful projects spanning drawing, painting, printmaking, visual narrative, and 3-D constructions.
Instructor: Rae Bates
$320 +hst

STAGECRAFT: ART IMMERSION
2-week, full day program
Ages 11-15
Create the visual art of theatre! Make model stage sets, design costumes, create props, print posters and work on a large-scale collaborative project!
This class is designed for young people at the next stage of learning in the visual arts.
(Please note: This is a visual art camp and does not provide acting & performance training.)
$605 + hst

Portrait & Costumed Figure Drawing
1-week, 1/2 day program
1:00pm-3:30pm
Ages 13-18+
Develop foundational skills for drawing people from life! An engaging and more structured class for students with maturing interests in art. No prior experience required.
Materials to bring: 18" x 24" pad of newsprint or manila paper, conté or willow charcoal, kneadable eraser
Instructor: Rae Bates
$210 (includes model fee) +hst

STUDIO WEEK: SKETCH LOCAL
1-week, full day program
Ages 11-15
Discover artistic inspiration in the world right around us! This week we will spend time sketching in nearby locations then take our ideas back to the studio to adapt them into a series of art works. Learn sketching techniques and work in a range of materials.
$320 + hst

Figure Drawing & Portfolio Prep
1-week, 1/2 day program
9:30am-12noon
Ages 16+
A foundational class that works through a series of core drawing techniques for representing the human form.
No prior experience required. An excellent opportunity to develop material for entrance portfolios. Students are encouraged to combine this class with the afternoon Portrait & Costumed Figure Drawing class.
(Please note: We will be working with a professional nude model in this class.)
Materials to bring: 18" x 24" pad of newsprint or manila paper, conté or willow charcoal, kneadable eraser
Instructor: Rae Bates
$210 (includes model fee) +hst

Portrait & Costumed Figure Drawing
1-week, 1/2 day program
1:00pm-3:30pm
Ages 13-18+
Develop foundational skills for drawing people from life with special attention to the portrait. An engaging and more structured class for students with maturing interests in art. No prior experience required.
Excellent opportunity to develop material for entrance portfolios.
(Please note: We will be working with a professional clothed model in this class.)
Materials to bring: 18" x 24" pad of newsprint or manila paper, conté or willow charcoal, kneadable eraser
Instructor: Rae Bates
$210 (includes model fee) +hst
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